Reporter System
/ˈrɪpɔːrtər ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A structured method of publishing court decisions, typically in printed volumes or digital databases, used to provide authoritative legal precedents.
The lawyer cited the case from the reporter system to support her argument.
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Commentary
In legal writing, refer to 'reporter system' when discussing the organization and dissemination of judicial decisions; it is pivotal for citing precedents accurately.
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